A much-requested reissue of a very funny, crazy adventure and perfect for A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime.
Pat Hutchins (Author)
PAT HUTCHINS grew up in a small village in North Yorkshire, and
spent most of her time drawing and writing stories. At sixteen she
won a scholarship to study illustration at Darlington School of Art
and then went on to Leeds College of Art. After graduating, she
worked as a junior Art Director for an advertising agency where she
met her future husband, Laurence. Together they moved to America
for two years where Pat worked as an illustrator. Her first picture
book, Rosie's Walk, was published in New York and received a 1968
ALA Notable Book award. Since moving back to England Pat has
produced over forty books for children, and she has won many prizes
including the highly prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 1974 for
The Wind Blew. Pat's books have been translated into many different
languages and she has visited schools and libraries all over the
world.
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